Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract
Konjac glucomannan is allowed in many foods (E425 in EU) but FDA Import Alert 33-15 and Import Alert 35-15 ban small konjac mini-cup jelly candies due to choking deaths in children. Gel-cup forms maintain shape and texture in the mouth, presenting an acute choking hazard.
What it is
Extract from konjac root (Amorphophallus konjac), primarily glucomannan — a soluble polysaccharide fiber.
Thickener, gelling agent, dietary fiber.
Why it's flagged
- serious choking hazard in mini-cup jelly format (FDA banned)
- esophageal obstruction risk with supplement forms
What regulators actually say
"Import Alert 33-15 — FDA continues to refuse mini-cup gel candy products containing konjac due to choking risk linked to deaths."
"Re-evaluation of konjac gum (E 425 i) and konjac glucomannan (E 425 ii) as food additives — EFSA scientific opinion."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as ingredient; FDA Import Alert 33-15 prohibits small konjac jelly cups
European Union — EFSA
Permitted as E425 (with restrictions)
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